Information

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Description of Works

  • Contact Phone and Email address of Site Supervisor

General Requirements

Planning

  • Is the Site Safety Plan and documentation up-to-date?<br>

  • Have sub-contractors safety plans been approved?

  • Have the necessary work permits been issued by the main contractor?

  • Is there a current Hazard/Task Analysis Register/Site hazard board?

  • All significant hazards have have been identified and appropriate controls being followed.

  • The site hazard register incorporates contractor hazards?

Site Management

  • Is there a site layout diagram. Showing the location of safety equipment, emergency assembly points, first aid kits etc?

  • Is there evidence that regular contractor and sub-contractor audits are being carried out and recorded?

  • Are there records of regular Tool Box meetings, Pre-Start meetings that include H&S and are dated and signed?

  • SWMS are available for all high risk work and being followed?

  • Is there shade, water and other amenities for staff on site?

  • Are all lunch rooms, toilets and wash areas clean?

  • Have site services including gas mains, underground and above ground electricity been identified in the site specific safety plan?

  • Is there evidence of an accident/incident being recorded in the incident register? Do they match those reported to Todd Property each week?

  • Is there evidence that corrective actions from accidents/incident investigations are recorded and all controls closed out at tool box meetings?

  • Are tools and equipment in good condition?

  • Is there good safety signage on site?

  • Site speed limit is posted and followed?

Comptency

  • Is there records of all persons on site being suitably inducted?

  • Is there a training and competency register for the site?

  • Are all personnel wearing the required PPE?

  • Is the PPE up-to-date and in good condition?

Environment

  • Sediment and runoff are controlled?

  • Fuel stored correctly?

  • Is a suitable spill kit kept on site?

  • Dust control in place?

Emergency Equipment

  • Is there an emergency plan in place?

  • Was the emergency plan tested in the last 12 months

  • Are there correctly tagged and tested fire extinguisher on-site?

  • Is there a up-to-date and suitable first aid kit on-site?

  • Are the first aiders clearly identifiable, are all their qualifications up-to-date?

Environment and Hazardous Substances

Hazardous Substances

  • Are Hazardous Substances being used on site?

  • Is the hazardous substance register up-to-date?

  • Are the Material Safety Data Sheets maintained and available? Are they less that five years old?

  • Are the hazardous substances stored in a safe and secure manner?

  • Are personnel handling the hazardous substances trained and experience in their use?

  • Has suitable provision been made for extra first aid supplies as required by the MSDS?

Public Safety

  • Are members of the public/pedestrians passing the site?

  • Are their safe alternative routes around the site for pedestrians and vehicles?

  • Is there visible safety signage on all approached to the work site?

  • Are all pedestrian and public footpaths clear?

  • Are all excavations/holes covered or fenced/ barricaded to restrict access?

  • Has there been any complaints from residents?

  • Have the complaints been addressed and closed out?

  • Select date

Working at Heights

  • Is work being undertaken at heights?

  • Working at Heights training provided?

  • Are personnel using work platforms on-site?

  • Solid hand rails

  • Correct PPE, including harnesses if required?

  • Lines and Harnesses certified?

  • Safe tag

  • Decking/fencing/ barriers in place?

  • Lines secured correctly

  • Emergency procedures in place and practiced?

  • Have Notifiable Works been notified to Worksafe NZ<br><br><br>

Electric Equipment

  • Is electrical equipment being used on site?

  • Is the electric equipment inspected and correctly tagged (three months or less)?

  • Is electrical equipment in good condition?

  • Are correct Splitters/RCDs being used for electrical equipment?

  • Where required, are leads off the floor?

Plant and Machinery

  • Is heavy plant and machinery being used on site?

  • Being operated correctly and safely?

  • ROPS/FOBS/Tops fitted

  • Amber Beacon operating?

  • COF/WOF/ inspection certificate visible and current?

  • Plant in good condition?

Confined Space Entry

  • Is work being undertaken in confined spaces?

  • Permit to work issued?

  • Tripod and winch being used?

  • Is access to the area restricted?

  • Fan forced air being used?

  • Gas detectors being used?

  • Emergency procedures in place and tested?

  • Breathing apparatus and other PPE being used correctly?

  • Have notifiable works been sent to Worksafe NZ?

Evacuation and Trenches

  • Are excavations and trenches on site?

  • Is the trench/ evacuation 1.5 metres deep?

  • Have Notifiable Works been sent to Worksafe NZ?

  • Trench shields/shoring ok/ certified?

  • Batters and sides ok?

  • Is access to the site restricted?

Safety Nets

  • Are Safety Nets on site?

  • Are areas that need safety nets covered?

  • Are the safety nets up to date? ( use iHub scanner to check)

  • Are the safety nets free of rubbish?

Scaffolding

  • Is scaffolding being used on site?

  • Safe tags in place?

  • Decking in place?

  • Hand rails/Fencing in place?

  • Access ladders and trap doors installed and used/ closed correctly?

  • Kick Boards in place?

  • Ties/Bracing in-place correctly?

  • Foundations in place correctly?

  • Have Notifiable Works been notified to Worksafe NZ

Traffic Management

  • Are vehicles keeping to 10km speed limit?

  • Are there any unnecessary vehicles on Freedom village roads

  • Do vehicles that are in the residential area have there hazard lights on?

  • Are vehicles that are in the residential are coned of or isolated

  • Are areas where the fence has been opened or removed for trades to work been isolated

Summary

If any of the following areas are not being managed appropriately then work at the site should be halted until the area (s) of concern are addressed.

  • Site planning and management

  • Competency of workers

  • Plant and equipment

  • Residents, public and pedestrian safety

  • High Risk Activities

  • Were any unsafe practices observed at the time of assessment?

  • Please describe the unsafe practice observed below

Agreement

  • Required corrective actions

  • Agreed date for completion of corrective actions.

  • Signature assessor

  • Company

  • Signature site representative

  • Company

  • Select date

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